Small Business dark on WA govt: :58pm The approval rating of the state government by small and medium enterprises has fallen, making it the second lowest ranked state or territory government across Australia, a business survey has r

Mexico’s Banco del Bajio Sees Growth In Small Business Loans: MEXICO CITY -(Dow Jones)- Mexican bank Banco del Bajio expects to grow its loan portfolio close to 30% this year as it taps demand by the country’s small businesses for credit, according to Joaquin Dominguez, the bank’s chief financial officer.

Small-Business Employment: Not Too Shabby: This Friday, the Labor Department will release the unemployment numbers for May, which may answer some questions about whether the economy is headed for or in a recession. But we can get a preview—especially if we’re interested in hiring by small businesses

Small Business: Appraising Looks: In the struggle to make a small business succeed, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. And while most small business owners agree the business is an important asset, it’s likely they may not know exactly what it’s worth. Whether selling one’s business is a consideration now or in the future, it’s crucial one take the time to understand the ins and outs of valuing it.

As always this list is not exhaustive, but I hope it will give you a little overview. — ST.